Sony PCG-C1MV User manual

VAIO® C1 PictureBook®

Computer Quick Start

PCG-C1MV, PCG-C1MV/M

PCG-C1MVP, PCG-C1MVP/M

Contents

Welcome.......................................................5

Unpacking Your Computer .........................................6

Registering Your Computer ........................................8

Setting up your dial-up connection .............................9

Setting Up Your VAIO Computer .............13

Locating the Controls and Ports ................................14

Connecting a Power Source ......................................19

Starting Your Computer ............................................25

Shutting Down Your Computer ................................27

Setting Your Location for Your Modem...................28

Using Power Saving Modes ......................................30

Adding Memory .........................................33

Precautions and Procedures.......................................34

Removing a Memory Module ...................................35

Installing a Memory Module.....................................37

Confirming Added Memory Capacity.......................39

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About the Software on Your Computer...41

DVgate application notes.......................................... 48

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ...... 50

Using Your Recovery CDs ....................................... 51

Troubleshooting........................................57

Troubleshooting Your Computer.............................. 58

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 62

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device..... 63

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and

Peripheral Devices .................................................... 65

Troubleshooting i.LINK devices .............................. 67

Troubleshooting Software......................................... 68

Troubleshooting the Modem..................................... 70

Troubleshooting Audio ............................................. 71

Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media..................... 73

Getting Help...............................................75

Support Options ........................................................ 76

Software Support Information .................................. 78

Sony Service Center.................................................. 80

Index...........................................................81

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® C1 PictureBook®

computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video,

computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art

personal computing.

Features

Here are just some of the features your VAIO® C1 PictureBook® computer has

to offer:

❑Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a fast Crusoe™

processor.*To optimize performance and portability, Sony has implemented

speed controlling technology designed to maximize battery life during

mobile computer use. Windows® reported actual CPU speed may not reflect

the maximum speed.†

❑Portability — The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without

AC power.

❑Sony audio and video quality — A high-resolution LCD screen enables

you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games,

and entertainment software.

❑Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes the

Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

❑Communications — Access popular online services, send and receive

e-mail, browse the Internet, and use fax features.

* The processor will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

† Depending on the specific model you purchased, speed controlling technology may not be

present.

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❑MOTION EYE™ camera — Your computer includes a built-in MOTION

EYE camera. You can use the camera to capture still images and record

video clips.

Unpacking Your Computer

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® C1 PictureBook®

computer, see the VAIO® Computer Specifications flyer supplied with your computer.

Main Unit Power Cord

AC Adapter

Audio-Video Cable Rechargeable Battery Pack

Port Replicator Spare Pointing

Device Covers

Unpacking Your Computer

Documents

❑VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains

detailed information on how to use your new notebook. To open this file,

click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click

VAIO User Guide.

❑VAIO®PictureBook® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on

unpacking and setting up your notebook, the features of your notebook, the

applications included with your system, and how to solve common

problems.

❑Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features of

this latest Windows operating system.

❑VAIO®PictureBook® Computer Notes on Use — Explains notes on using

your notebook and offers safety tips.

❑VAIO® Computer Specifications flyer — Details the hardware

specifications for your notebook.

Software CD

❑Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO

computer you purchased, if the application becomes corrupted or is erased.

Recovery CDs

❑Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual

applications if they become corrupted or erased.

❑Driver Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual device

drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

❑System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to format the C:\ partition of the

hard disk drive, then reinstall the operating system and software titles that

shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased.

✍To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase an optical drive, such as the

PCGA-CRWD1 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive. See “Using Your Recovery CDs” on

page 51 for information on how to use the recovery CDs.

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Other

❑Packet containing special product offers

❑Limited Warranty card

Registering Your Computer

Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive

these benefits by registering your computer:

❑Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to

troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.

❑Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for

more details.

✍You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow

the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to

registration opportunities later.

Setting up your dial-up connection

This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The

Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet

and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing

account.

Setting up your Internet connection

1Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then

click New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.

Location Information screen

2Follow the instructions onscreen and then click OK to continue. The Phone

and Modem Options screen appears.

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Phone and Modem Options screen

3Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New

Connection Wizard appears.

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